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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 16:15 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 16:15 EST
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# Family of NYCHA worker plans $75 million suit against city

The family of NYCHA worker Leighton Brown, killed by a falling tree in September's nor'easter, is preparing a $75 million suit, alleging the city knew it was unstable.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Leighton Brown](/new-york/wiki/leighton-brown.md), [New York City Housing Authority](/new-york/wiki/new-york-city-housing-authority.md)

## Coverage

- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/law/brooklyn-nycha-employee-killed-family-sues-city/), 2026-11-10 16:15 EST: Family of Brooklyn man killed while working for NYCHA during September nor’easter to sue city for $75M

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